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Connected Canadians' Golden Gala: An evening of elegance in support of digital literacy for deserving Canadians, Oct 1, 2024, Connected Canadians Press Release
Connected Canadians receives funding from TD Bank Group to support a launch initiative to enhance online financial literacy amongst Canadian Seniors, Feb 1, 2024, CC & TD Press Release
Connected Canadians CEO on CityNews, by Sam Laprade, September 19, 2023, CityNews 101.1
Empowering Aging Canadians: Connected Canadians - Bridging the Digital Divide for Canada’s rapidly growing senior population, June 30th, 2023, Toronto Star/Health Insight
What we can expect for the future of AI at Ottawa Hospital, by Caroline Phillips, April 25th, 2023, Ottawa Business Journal
Media Release: Connected Canadians Celebrates Five Years Supporting Canada's Aging Population, January 23rd, 2023
Automation Nation: Exploring our relationship with robots, by Anne Gaviola, December 30th, 2022, Global News
Conversations with Alexa: How robots are helping Canada’s aging population connect, by Craig Lord, December 22nd, 2022, Global News
Amazon’s Alexa Smart Properties System debuts at Ottawa’s Bruyère Village, by Rob Thomas, November 29th, 2022, Ottawa Business Journal
Amazon Alexa Smart Properties Aims to Empower Senior Canadians, by Usman Qureshi, November 16, 2022, iPhone in Canada
Amazon launches Alexa Smart Properties in Canada, November 16, 2022, Canadian Healthcare Technology
Amazon Launches Alexa Smart Properties in Canada, Brings Alexa to Senior Living Communities, November 16, 2022, Amazon Canada
Bright Side of Business: Connected Canadians on a mission to offer all seniors free tech training by 2030, by Nickie Shobeiry, June 29, 2022, Ottawa Business Journal
Seniors have begun to embrace technology but are still under-represented in the Tech Industry, June 16, 2022, Hamilton Spectator
Meet Ottawa-Gatineau’s 2022 Bootstrap Award Winners, by OBJ Staff, June 2, 2022, Ottawa Business Journal
Deloitte Canada and Connected Canadians Workplace Volunteer Program, Case Study, May 25, 2022
This non-profit’s mission is to provide seniors with free technology training, Breakfast Television, April 11, 2022
Big Ideas: Technically Speaking, by Karen Stiller, April 2022 Edition, Reader’s Digest Canada
Free technology training and support for people living with dementia, by John MacGillis, March 28, 2022, Dementia Connections
Connected Canadians and Bruyère: Overcoming distance through technology, Bruyere, October 14, 2021
Tech-savvy volunteers show ‘whole new world’ to seniors on their cellphones and computers, by Kendra Slugoski, September 23, 2021, Global News
How Connected Canadians Partnered with Amazon Alexa to Help Seniors Stay Connected, by Teri Fisher, September 22, 2021, Voice in Canada Podcast
Connected Canadians Is Connecting Us to the Ones We Love With the Help of Amazon, by Victoria Famele, September 20, 2021, HOLR Magazine
New program hopes to improve digital literacy skills for older Nunavummiut, by Meral Jamal, September 17, 2021, CBC News North
Overcoming barriers to virtual care, September 9, 2021, St. Joseph’s Health Care London
Community Builders: Ride to Connect, by Ashley Fraser, August 10, 2021, Ottawa Citizen
BEING Studio, Artist Connect, and Connected Canadians, Case Study, July 19, 2021
Tablet lending program helps Ottawa, Renfrew County dementia patients access care, social connections, July 11, 2021, CityNews
Connected Canadians on the Sam Laprade Show, Canada Day Edition, July 1, 2021, 1310 News
New immigrant mentoring program pairs Ottawa seniors with tech support, June 7 2021, CBC Radio Ottawa
Maintaining Human Connection Through COVID-19: How Connected Canadians Transitioned its Operating Model To Reduce Senior Isolation, by Stuart Fraser, May 28 2021, National Geriatrics Interest Group Publication
Once Again, City Grant Empowers Connected Canadians to Assist Ottawa Seniors with Remote Technology Support, May 10 2021, CC Press Release
Women translating purpose into action, featuring Connected Canadians CIO, Tasneem Damen, March 24, 2021, CBC Ottawa
CBC Ottawa announces its 2021 Trailblazers, featuring Connected Canadians CEO, Emily Jones Joanisse, February 5, 2021, CBC Ottawa
Sam Laprade interviews Emily Jones Joanisse, December 30, 2020, 1310 News
Sprott School of Business celebrates three exceptional alumni for their professional and community impact, December 17, 2020, Sprott School of Business
Ottawa grandmother helps seniors beat isolation blues one cocktail at a time, December 3, 2020, CTV News/iHeart Radio
Tech Support for Seniors: Carleton Grads See Digital Literacy as a Human Right, November 27, 2020, Raven Magazine
Making our communities great: United Way Community Builders Award, featuring Connected Canadians Outreach Coordinator, Sergiana Freitas Nov 17, 2020, United Way East Ontario
WOMEN IN TECH: Q&A WITH Emily Jones Joanisse, CEO & Co-founder, Connected Canadians, Aug 21, 2020, Wifi Hifi Magazine
Connected Canadians: “Digital literacy is a human right,” says Ottawa-based NGO, July 26 2020, Apt613
Connected Canadians is Offering More Support to Seniors During This Time, June 20 2020, Toronto Star/Health Insight
Community Builders: Connected Canadians, May 19 2020, Ottawa Citizen Social Scene
Connected Canadians: Non-Profit Helping to Connect Seniors to Their Families and Communities During the COVID 19 Shutdown, May 13 2020, MuslimLink
Carleton Alumna Helps Seniors Connect with Loved Ones, May 7, 2020, Hub for Good
Jesse Smith discusses Connected Canadians’ new program training unemployed Food Service staff as Tech Mentors with Sam Laprade, May 7 2020, 1310 News
City Grant Empowers Connected Canadians to Assist Ottawa Seniors with Remote Technology Support, May 4 2020, CC Press Release
Sam Laprade interviews Emily Jones Joanisse, COVID-19 Coverage, April 19, 2020, 1310 News
Ottawa non-profit organization helps seniors connect during COVID pandemic, April 17, 2020, CTV
Chris White interviews Emily Jones Joanisse & Tas Damen on Friday Special Blend, aired April 10, 2020, CKCU 93.1 FM
Sam Laprade interviews Emily Jones Joanisse, COVID-19 Coverage, March 21, 2020, 1310 News
Sam Laprade interviews Emily Jones Joanisse , Dec 27, 2019, 1310 News
Sprott Bridges Theory and Practice with Practical New Program, Dec 9, 2019, Carleton University Newsroom
OCHC and Connected Canadians partner up to help seniors navigate the digital world, November 16 2019, OCHC News release
Stéphane Giguère interviewed about Connected Canadians, November 16 2019, on Radio-Canada [French Audio]
Seniors Increase Digital Literacy Skills Through Partnership Between The Perley Rideau & Connected Canadians, September 24 2019, Perley-Rideau News release
Digital Literacy is for Everyone - Especially Seniors, June 8, 2019, Inset included in the Toronto Star
Connected Canadians Client Dorothy, and Co-founder Emily on CBC Ottawa Morning for Intergenerational Day, Aired May 31 2019
We Can Help Your Mom, May 23, 2019, Women Talk Tech with Marie Wiese
Connected Canadians Wins Leadership in Diversity Award, April 17 2019, VOscars
Technology as an Enabler, February 27, 2019, DojoLIVE Interview
Ottawa-based volunteer program pairs tech workers with seniors, Nov 21, 2018, Canadian HR Reporter
Connected Canadians to Host Launch Party November 22nd, Nov 15, 2018, CISION
Connected Canadians Launches New Workplace Volunteer Program, Oct 24, 2018, CISION